Dazey Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 8 hours ago, oachs83 said: Quick tip about your hotel stay if staying at MGM resorts. So this past Saturday I drove up to Minneapolis to check out a Gary Clarke Jr. show (must see btw) and stayed at the Hyatt in Minneapolis. Well low and behold because I booked the room through a third party (example: Hotwire, Orbitz, Priceline etc. etc.) they put a frickn' $250 hold on my cash card. Great I am going to flyout to Vegas this Tuesday and staying 4 nights and how many of these "holds" are going to rack up. FYI I am staying at NYNY and Monte Carlo for my trip. So what I have to say seems to only pertain to MGM resorts just so you know, call to make sure if elsewhere. I called to ask what my hold will be on my card and the lady said it is $50 however if you tell them at the front desk you will not need any room service or other extra expenses while in your room not covered by the 'resort fees" they will waive the $50. That was great to hear as I don't get that $250 off till the end of the week according to Hyatt and if they were going to keep racking up cash just to hang onto I was gonna be bummed. So there is a bit of good news just tell them you will not be charging anything to the room, again this was confirmed by NYNY and Monte Carlo. Now I can buy $300 worth of t shirts lol! Get an American Express card. There's no set spending limit so they can charge as much as they want to it in holds and it doesn't reduce your spending money at all. Also works great for rental cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 2 hours ago, Original said: Nah- This isn't Vegas of yesteryear....its 2016. Free drinks- yes if you are gambling. Go play nickel slots....and always order 2 drinks at a time. And tip a buck a drink. Free buffets- I've been to Vegas 30 times and never even wanted to do a buffet, so no idea. And remember- you can drink anywhere. I always buy a cheap styrofoam cooler for my room and load it with ice and beer. Whenever I leave room I have a beer in hand and my pockets have beer in em too. Great minds think alike it seems. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalGunner Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Birk said: heard of this place. im coming from chicago. What should i get. And how far from the strip? They only have Burgers, Fries, and Shakes. So the choice is easy. From Tropicana and Las Vegas Blvd, go west (left) and go over the I-15. In-N-Out is at the intersection of Dean Martin and Tropicana, right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 1 minute ago, CardinalGunner said: They only have Burgers, Fries, and Shakes. So the choice is easy. From Tropicana and Las Vegas Blvd, go west (left) and go over the I-15. In-N-Out is at the intersection of Dean Martin and Tropicana, right there. Went there earlier today and had the 4x4 animal style. Sooooo good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalGunner Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 There is also a Shake Shack at the NY NY, which is a tasty burger. I can tell you more about off the strip than what is on the strip.. Don't go down there often, I live in the foothills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, Dazey said: Great minds think alike it seems. Fuck. LOL. 39 more hours for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) Oh and FYI people. Half of the pools at the MGM are currently closed. Edited April 5, 2016 by Dazey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, Dazey said: Oh and FYI people. The half of the pools at the MGM are currently closed. Yeah it's 8pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Just now, Original said: Yeah it's 8pm Hahaha! No, they're still closed as the spring season hasn't fully kicked off yet. They've got two pools and the lazy river currently open but the rest are closed until later in the month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birk Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Gotta be GNR promotions around Vegas i assume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITBOSS Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 33 minutes ago, Dazey said: Hahaha! No, they're still closed as the spring season hasn't fully kicked off yet. They've got two pools and the lazy river currently open but the rest are closed until later in the month. lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 7 hours ago, Dazey said: Great minds think alike it seems. Ah, yes....Modelo Especial! I so much prefer that over Corona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 3 hours ago, RussTCB said: Ah, yes....Modelo Especial! I so much prefer that over Corona. Higher alcohol content, that's for sure...lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ace Nova Posted April 5, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2016 At the airport in Orlando waiting for my flight to Vegas....:) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birk Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 8 minutes ago, Kasanova King said: At the airport in Orlando waiting for my flight to Vegas....:) What you drinking? Safe travels!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 6 minutes ago, Birk said: What you drinking? Safe travels!!! Sam Adams....thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 24 and 1/2 hours and wheels down for daddy here. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 View from my room 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillageGorillaHead Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Start my trip Friday circa 8am... Arrive in Vegas at 7.30pm local time. Means about 14 hours travelling on my end... Must buy a book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsfanoldie Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Anyone that has not yet arrived: PRICE DROPS for MGM Grand Hotel. Booked my room there for $147 before taxes two days ago and it is now $133. Negligible, but just sayin'! I believe there might be a lower price for Monte Carlo too, but can't confirm. And NYNY was down the other day but may still be the same or more now. Regardless, you might get some money back and a coupon if you have one of these rooms! Other hotels might be down too but these are the three I've been keeping tabs on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birk Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Where is the best tacos on the strip??? i mean flame ass tacos!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbedwards Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) On 4/5/2016 at 9:13 PM, Dazey said: It's not on the strip, but Cafe Rio has AWESOME burritos and salads Edited April 6, 2016 by bbedwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 1 hour ago, Birk said: Where is the best tacos on the strip??? i mean flame ass tacos!!! There's a place called Robeto's Taco Hut that's great. It's off the strip, but not too far over on Maryland Parkway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnr5 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Getting from the airport to MGM, taxi or uber, it looks pretty close. Please advise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNRfan2008 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, gnr5 said: Getting from the airport to MGM, taxi or uber, it looks pretty close. Please advise! Taxi is only about $10. I just stayed at MGM in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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